Chennai, March 31: The Tamil Nadu police have registered a case against a candidate from the Tamilaga Vetrikazhagam (TVK) for sexual harassment, igniting a political controversy in the state.
The candidate, Prakash, also known as Kutti, is contesting from the Poondamallee Assembly constituency and currently serves as the district secretary for TVK in Tiruvallur.
According to police reports, the case stems from a complaint filed by a female party member. She alleges that Prakash sexually harassed her during a wedding reception held in Tiruvallur about six months ago. The event was attended by several TVK leaders, including the party’s general secretary, Anand.
The complainant stated that she raised the issue with party leadership at the time of the incident. However, despite assurances of action, no steps were taken by the party.
The case resurfaced on Monday when the woman, accompanied by her husband, approached the Tiruvallur district police superintendent’s office to file a formal complaint detailing the alleged harassment. Based on her statement, the Tiruvallur city police have initiated an investigation.
Police officials confirmed that they have already questioned the complainant and that the investigation is ongoing. They added that appropriate legal action will be taken based on the investigation’s findings.
Meanwhile, Prakash’s wife has filed a counter-complaint with the district police, claiming the allegations are false and malicious. She accused the complainant of fabricating the charges after being denied a position within the party.
This incident has emerged at a sensitive time, shortly after TVK leader Vijay announced the party’s list of candidates for the upcoming assembly elections, which includes Prakash as a nominee from Poondamallee.
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